Am I doing something wrong? Please be honest!

I need some advice and/or reassurance. I feel like my DS isn't as happy as he used to be. Nothing seems to make him happy anymore. He used to smile constantly, all day long. He still smiles but not as much as he used to. Everything seems to upset him. Everytime he falls (and clearly doesn't hurt himself) or something is out of reach, etc, he just gets so upset! I feel like I'm not making him happy. Is there something I can do??? I just want my baby to grow up happy and healthy. I know he's cutting some teeth which causes discomfort but it seems like he became unhappy once he turned one. This is my first so I don't really understand what's going on. I am a sahm so I spend all day with him. I play with him alot but also give him his own time to play with his toys and explore. Any advice? Am I over-reacting? He barely even laughs anymore. I miss his deep, loud giggle. Im sorry. I guess I'm just sad and feeling like a bit of a failure bc I'm not making my son happy. I love him to pieces.

I need some advice and/or reassurance. I feel like my DS isn't as happy as he used to be. Nothing seems to make him happy anymore. He used to smile constantly, all day long. He still smiles but not as much as he used to. Everything seems to upset him. Everytime he falls (and clearly doesn't hurt himself) or something is out of reach, etc, he just gets so upset! I feel like I'm not making him happy. Is there something I can do??? I just want my baby to grow up happy and healthy. I know he's cutting some teeth which causes discomfort but it seems like he became unhappy once he turned one. This is my first so I don't really understand what's going on. I am a sahm so I spend all day with him. I play with him alot but also give him his own time to play with his toys and explore. Any advice? Am I over-reacting? He barely even laughs anymore. I miss his deep, loud giggle. Im sorry. I guess I'm just sad and feeling like a bit of a failure bc I'm not making my son happy. I love him to pieces.

Hi, its probably just a phase! My daughter has been showing some of the same behaviors (crying when she falls even though she doesn't hurt herself, and crying if something is out of reach, etc.). I also find it harder to make her laugh - I used to be able to make a funny face or say something in a different voice - but now its pretty much tickling. I'm a sahm too - maybe its just because we notice it more since we're with them all the time.

Hi, its probably just a phase! My daughter has been showing some of the same behaviors (crying when she falls even though she doesn't hurt herself, and crying if something is out of reach, etc.). I also find it harder to make her laugh - I used to be able to make a funny face or say something in a different voice - but now its pretty much tickling. I'm a sahm too - maybe its just because we notice it more since we're with them all the time.

Ohhh. You can't make your LO happy. Doing backflips, buying him stuff, providing perfect food, trying to be the perfect mom won't guarantee he'll be happy. My LO is in the same phase - crying when nothing is wrong, having mini fits if she can't get what she wants. The little social scientists are experimenting with different behaviours to see what responses they get from us. (if i throw myself on the floor, will i get to skip my nap?) Also, teething is crummy, and they are now aware that there is lots of cool stuff out there, and they can't get their hands on it! To add to all that, they can't talk to make their needs and wants known. We would be throwing hissy fits too if we were in their shoes. Love him like always and trust that you are the best mom for your LO. - but if there is any concern over illness causing a change, see your health care provider.

Ohhh. You can't make your LO happy. Doing backflips, buying him stuff, providing perfect food, trying to be the perfect mom won't guarantee he'll be happy. My LO is in the same phase - crying when nothing is wrong, having mini fits if she can't get what she wants. The little social scientists are experimenting with different behaviours to see what responses they get from us. (if i throw myself on the floor, will i get to skip my nap?) Also, teething is crummy, and they are now aware that there is lots of cool stuff out there, and they can't get their hands on it! To add to all that, they can't talk to make their needs and wants known. We would be throwing hissy fits too if we were in their shoes. Love him like always and trust that you are the best mom for your LO. - but if there is any concern over illness causing a change, see your health care provider.

Not doing anything wrong, and you're not alone!! Same things going on over here too! LO appears to be cutting his molars and a couple other teeth too, poor buddy :( also testing the waters, as pp said - "will someone stop me if I try to run the dog over with my toy?" "if I fuss louder will I get to play with daddy's iPhone or get out of my nap?" this LO shall pass and it'll part of the blur of them growing so fast...doesn't seem that long ago that first tooth was popping thru and now here we are in the molars already!!

Not doing anything wrong, and you're not alone!! Same things going on over here too! LO appears to be cutting his molars and a couple other teeth too, poor buddy :( also testing the waters, as pp said - "will someone stop me if I try to run the dog over with my toy?" "if I fuss louder will I get to play with daddy's iPhone or get out of my nap?" this LO shall pass and it'll part of the blur of them growing so fast...doesn't seem that long ago that first tooth was popping thru and now here we are in the molars already!!

I feel the same way. I could have wrote this post myself. My lo is never satisfied. I feel like its just a toddler thing. Lol. Don't feel bad and ur not doing anything wrong. I'm in the same boat. X :-)

I feel the same way. I could have wrote this post myself. My lo is never satisfied. I feel like its just a toddler thing. Lol. Don't feel bad and ur not doing anything wrong. I'm in the same boat. X :-)

I'm with you all. I swear it was like LO woke up one day with a different personality. She's testing my responses and patiences. She is flighing naps, stopped feeding herself( which she had been doing for months) and fussy for no clear reason. Driving me crazy. You've made me feel so much better knowning I'm not alone.

I'm with you all. I swear it was like LO woke up one day with a different personality. She's testing my responses and patiences. She is flighing naps, stopped feeding herself( which she had been doing for months) and fussy for no clear reason. Driving me crazy. You've made me feel so much better knowning I'm not alone.

Have you posted about this before? I thought I remembered something like this in the past with your LO but I'm not sure. If you feel something is "off" please talk to your pedi about it. If you feel something isn't right in your mommy's intuition always follow it. Always better to be safe.

Have you posted about this before? I thought I remembered something like this in the past with your LO but I'm not sure. If you feel something is "off" please talk to your pedi about it. If you feel something isn't right in your mommy's intuition always follow it. Always better to be safe.

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